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Author Talks & Books

Looking for a thought-provoking talk or a book reading by a new author? We’ve got you covered with a lively selection of speakers all year round. Whether you’re interested in local issues like coastal resiliency or want something artsy like a poetry reading or a conversation with an author, you’ll find it here and be in good company. 

We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health’s WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of cultural organizations across Massachusetts by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier. EBT and WIC cardholders may purchase up to two tickets priced at $5 each per performance for programs produced by West Falmouth Library (excluding fundraisers). Please email westfalmouthlibrary@gmail.com for the discount code. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.  

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Upcoming Events

October 2026
black and white illustration of Salem Witch Trials

Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened?

The Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened? These trials constitute one of the most mysterious and fascinating events in American history. Discover the “perfect storm” of conditions that culminated in tragic circumstances that have haunted us for centuries. Friday, October 16 at 1 p.m. Free and open to all. This talk is presented by Honorable […]
Oct 16
1:00 pm
Community Room
Legal thriller author James E. Carroll

Author Talk with James E. Carroll

We welcome Cape author and attorney James E. Carroll to the library on Wednesday, October 21 at 4 p.m.  Carroll is the author of the Jamie Carson Legal Thriller Series (Reasonably Foreseeable, Cross Examination, and the most recent Murder on Cape Cod), where intricate legal disputes, relentless advocacy, and unexpected twists keep readers turning pages. […]
Oct 21
4:00 pm
Community Room
November 2026
book cover for Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser

International Book Group – Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors, usually both. New members are always welcome! Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes; register below. Meetings are both […]
Nov 04
3:45 pm
Lower Level Meeting Room
color photo of author Annie Hartnett

Author Talk with Annie Hartnett

Join us Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. at West Falmouth Library for a special opportunity to meet author Annie Hartnett and discuss her novel The Road To Tender Hearts, a national bestseller and winner of the 2025 New England Book Award. The event will close with questions from the audience and a book sale […]
Nov 06
5:00 pm
Community Room
book cover for The Correspondent: by Virginia Evans

WFL Book Club – The Correspondent: A Novel by Virginia Evans

WFL’s volunteer-led book club’s November 2026 selection is The Correspondent:  A Novel by Virginia Evans. All are welcome to join on Thursday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes. Discover the word-of-mouth hit hailed by Ann Patchett as “A cause for celebration”—an intimate novel about […]
Nov 12
1:30 pm
Media Nook
December 2026
book cover for Ali & Nino: A Love Story by Kurban Said

International Book Group – Ali & Nino: A Love Story by Kurban Said

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors, usually both. New members are always welcome! Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes; register below. Meetings are both […]
Dec 02
3:45 pm
Lower Level Meeting Room
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